Granulocytic sarcoma of the breast without development of bone marrow involvement: a case report
2009

Granulocytic Sarcoma of the Breast: A Case Report

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Vela-Chávez Teresa A, Arrecillas-Zamora Myrna D, Quintero-Cuadra L Yolanda, Fend Falko

Primary Institution: Instituto Nacional de CancerologĂ­a

Conclusion

Granulocytic sarcoma of the breast is rare and can occur without bone marrow involvement.

Supporting Evidence

  • Granulocytic sarcoma is a rare hematological neoplasm.
  • The patient did not show signs of myeloproliferative disease during the study period.
  • Histological and immunophenotyping features are crucial for diagnosis.

Takeaway

This study talks about a woman who had a rare type of cancer in her breast that didn't spread to her bone marrow, which is unusual.

Methodology

The case involved a breast biopsy, immunophenotyping, and treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Limitations

The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.

Participant Demographics

A 29-year-old woman.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1746-1596-4-2

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